- TripBuzz found 664 things to do with kids in or near Melrose, Massachusetts, including 663 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
- From Melrose Dog Park to Pine Banks Park, the Melrose area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Dog Park, Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Only 7 miles north of Boston, Melrose, MA is one of many cities with rich histories in early American life. With its proximity to Boston and the Mystic River, visitors can have both big city entertainment, and access to nature and all it has to offer. Some events in Melrose include boxing for charity, performances by the Melrose Symphony Orchestra, and chili cook-offs.
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Believed to have been formed by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago, Walden Pond is best known as the place where the famous writer Henry David Thoreau spent two years of his life and recorded his experiences in a inspirational book titled 'Walden'.
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Visitors can view a variety of farm animals including dorset sheep, tamworth pigs, lineback cows, and devon cows at Codman Community Farms. The farm was originally established early in the 19th century.
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The primary focus of Warren Park is a large children's playground area. There is a specific section for toddlers in addition to a larger play structure for older children with a sandbox, swings, and a climbing gym.
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Spanning 80 acres, Quincy's Merrymount Park features facilities for baseball, softball, bocce ball, tennis, and basketball. In addition, the park has running trails and covered areas for picnics or other functions.
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As a non-profit soccer organization, FC Blazers coordinates a variety of soccer leagues and camps for the community. It runs a junior co-ed academy where kids can participate in soccer games.
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The site of one of the most notable literary works in our country, the Thoreau House, inspired Henry Thoreau to write Walden. The small cabin in the woods is a quaint space with only the necessities, including a cot, fireplace, and a writing table.
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Visitors to the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts get to see a variety of animals, including sheep, goats, foxes, pigs, birds, chickens, cows and other species. The Sanctuary also harvests maple syrup during the winter.
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A historic estate originally built in 1740 as a farmhouse, the Codman Estate now holds a collection of historical artifacts and furniture. The current estate allows visitors to acquaint themselves with four generations of family life.
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Organized by a group of local historians, Andover Historical Society features exhibits containing artifacts from the town's past. These exhibits include historical information from the Civil War and Edwardian times, including furniture, clothing, and tools from the 19th century.
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Established in 1886, the Concord Museum is home to a number of literary, decorative and historical artifacts including Emerson and Thoreau memorabilia, Native American stone tools, artifacts of the Revolutionary War and more.